Don't follow the negative reviews you find here about Tievoli. Especially the ones that complain…read moreabout service, or the lack of water, etc. If you do, you may miss as a gem of a restaurant and one of the best 'real' pizzas in Chicago. I'm a New Yorker, and although I enjoy a good Chicago deep dish, I still favor NY style pizzas. And this one is the best I can remember in Chicago. I've tried a lot. The crust is almost perfect. Well baked, crusty, chewy, and tasty. Lots of air at the edges and a great bite throughout. We had the sausage and peppers pizza. The sausage was crumbled across interior with fresh peppers. The sauce could have had a little more flavor, but it was very good - not too salty like so many others- and nicely spread across the inside of the pie. The crust held the toppings nicely- there was no mush in the middle. We also ordered a pear and pecan salad. Lots of pear squares, plenty of pecans, and a generous amount of greens. The soup of the day was a Tuscan soup - lots of beans, some sausage, cheese, and a flavorful broth. Fresh and homemade. And very good. Oh, and a pitcher of water came to our table with our plates and silverware. No issues. No problems. (From earlier reviews, we had been concerned about the availability of tap water. Ours was fine.). There was a reasonable selection of beer- including craft beers- at very reasonable prices. We enjoyed our meal. Ordering at the counter was easy and efficient. Prices were reasonable and the value was good. We found the service to be pleasant, friendly, and timely. We will be back to try other pizzas and look forward to it.

Tievoli continues to deliver exceptional tasting pizza, especially with the delicious Harvest…read moreseasonal special. I modified a bit, but the overall ingredients are a perfect sweet and salty combo. Recommend a well done crust for an added crunch! While food earns five stars, we've encountered a few difficulties with service that have made our experiences less than ideal. Ordering system always seems to be down, pickup times are inaccurate and have us rushing to get food so it's not cold, and a gift card we purchased wouldn't work (manager eventually refunded us after multiple visits)

Madcats is an unassuming lively music venue in Downtown Palatine. Every weekend, various types of…read morebands play with drinks served. If you want a table while watching your favorite band, come early and grab a seat! It fills up quickly. Good is served and service is fast! Delicious options and great drinks at a decent cost. You won't be paying high prices for drinks. It's a lively place, sound quality is also great, and the staff is friendly! We like coming here when we want to hear great music. Madcats is a great addition to Palatine!

Madcats opened in 2021 and has had many live events…read more We recently went to see a Fleetwood Mac cover band that did really well. The place is small and was full. I could tell that people truly enjoyed. There's even a small dancing area up front. The food and drink are decent. The servers work hard when it's busy - yet manage to keep friendly. The only downside is that there is a section where you can't really see the stage (about 1/4 of the inside area).

My son took me to Cava for the first time tonight. Here are my thoughts:…read more -Place was packed on a Friday night at 9pm. Very nice vibe. Place looks new. -My son described it as "a healthier, and better tasting Chipotle." -You get to pick your base--we did the mixed greens and rice--you can also choose grains. I prefer Chipotle rice over Cava's rice. -Then you get to choose your meat, we went with the honey chicken. Very good. Plenty of meat. -Finally, I added tzatziki, hummus, cucumbers, olives, and a few other exotic items. -All I can say is--all the ingredients were high quality, and tasted great! I will be going back again soon! -Cost was about $13 a person, $2 or $3 more than Chipotle, but worth every penny : ) Highly recommended!

My son was raving about Cava as he tried it in Dallas, TX area. My wife and I love falafels so we…read morecouldn't wait until this was opened. We went after a couple months it opened. The way you order is similar to Chipotle. The line was a decent line, maybe about 6-7 people were ahead of us but the line went pretty quick. You can order bowls or pita. I decided to go with the build you own. You pick your topping (steak, chicken, lamb, falafel) were the choices. I selected falafel. Next, toppings, dips, and finally dressing. And as my side, I went with the classic pita chips. The falafel I felt was not fresh out of the oven or fryer. I was good but I prefer a nice crisp but this wasn't the case. The tzatziki was good but nothing special. I was disappointed with the pita, just the way it is prepared, I prefer some of the "bubbles" on the pita to be crispy or well toasted but it was not. Overall, there was nothing truly special with the sandwich. Now, let's talk about the Original Pita Chips. They were so good and crispy. It was my favorite thing. If I go again, I'd go with a bowl and a side of chips, then dip. The atmosphere was good, crowded but was able to get seating. They had an outdoor area as well. Overall, I'll go here only if the wife wants to go but if I had my choice, I'd go to another place for a falafel sandwich. Also, you only get 4 pieces of falafel.

Tried this location for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. The inside was cute,…read moreorganized, and had very refreshing colors that made the space feel clean and inviting. All of the ingredients on display looked really fresh, which is always a good sign. I ordered the Honey Steak Crunch and swapped the pickled onions for broccoli. It was really flavorful with a slight kick that added a nice touch without being overpowering. The steak tasted good, but the color was a little off-putting to me personally, so I think I'll try it with chicken next time. The portion size was solid and definitely filling. It came out to about $18, which is on the higher side, but you can tell the ingredients are quality. It's not somewhere I'd go all the time because of the price, but it's a good option for an occasional treat. Staff was helpful and made the experience even better.

Create your own salad while in town for work. Overall pretty good but nothing overly special, not…read moreenough to make me come back for lunch again this week. Also waited probably 10 mins past my pick up time

First time at SG tonight for takeout. Here are some thots:…read more --I arrived 15 minutes early. As soon as I arrived and walked in someone asked if they could help me. After I told her I was there for pickup, she asked my name and came out of the kitchen two minutes later with my food. Excellent. Customer. Service. --I ordered a protein plate. I got the carmelized garlic steak plate. It's a really hearty meal. Between the steak, sweet potatoes, and wild rice--I could only eat half : ) --I ordered the focaccia bread and it was really good. --My wife loved her warm harvest bowl, immediately wanted to know if I'd be up for eating here again. Answer? You betcha. Overall, highly recommended! P.S. Inside has the feel of a fast food restaurant like Chipotle, only brighter with more windows and higher ceilings.

Great customer service! Amazing healthy food love that they don't use seed oils, but they also list…read morehow much protein and calories are in each meal! lots of great options. Green goddess dressing was so yummy. Also love the ollipop and kombucha drinks at the end will definitely come back.

The former JD's Que and Brew has been transformed into a lovely fast casual Greek restaurant with…read morecounter service. There is even a bar are with counter seating and three - five tables (two standard height and three counter height. There is a monstrous screen behind the bar for sports, but they mostly show videos of Greece, but they are mesmerizing videos of a beautiful country. It's a cleaner version of Dengeo's. And, dare I say, better version. Except for their avgolemeno soup. Such a weak travesty. Please fix this. It's just a watery mess. However, everything else is delicious. I ordered the Greek Chicken with their lemon-butter rice. They debone the chicken and serve atop a mountain of their rice. If also had their potatoes (which are good) but the rice is magical. The first time we went, they had a serve yourself soda fountain and they since got rid of it and sell soda in bottles and cans. They do still have a self-serve water station. Once you order, staff will bring to your table, so please tip when you order or leave on the table as they do come by and clear your table as well. It is first come first served and you grab your own tables. I've been there on weekends and weeknights and they get pretty packed. The food is flavorful and quite tasty. The portions are huge so you're definitely going to bring something home. Nostimo is now in our rotation of places to go in a pinch and they do have an outdoor seating area, too.

Had great wine and food at this Greek restaurant in Arlington Heights. It looks a lot more casual…read morethan it actually is. Nostimo has better quality than how they present themselves. Actually has a drive thru so how classy can it be. The restaurant has options for families and groups. Coming in here it looked like a regular casual restaurant where you order at the counter. It's one of those places you get the food brought out. There's also a bar area you can get beer and wine. For certain it's not the average fast casual. It's about $8 for a glass. Best we had was the Roditis, which is a rosé from Corinthia. It's about $8 for the Hummus. Comes with lots of pita bread. The rest of the menu is meaty. Great place located on Rand at Chestnut. It's closed Mondays. There's the hummus for vegetarians.

Amazing flavors and good wine The service is great And the…read morestaff is very friendly I would be happy to come back again soon

I wanted to take out my Valentine out for a nice dinner so I set up a double date with my friend…read moreand his valentine. I decided to make 7 pm reservations for our favorite Argentinian Restaurant! It was easy and painless to make. A quick call. Driving to the restaurant, I was expecting it to be jam packed as the restaurant eating area is small and cozy. As we pulled into the parking lot, my hunch was confirmed. The parking lot was full and we can see people outside. We arrived a couple minutes before 7 and when I walked in, I had to work my way through people waiting to be seated. The staff was non stop busy and was in and out of the kitchen. Based on how packed it was, I knew it reservations would not be on time but for how long? I checked in and the staff member told me that a 4 top was just finishing, and it is ours as soon as they are done paying - 15 -20 minutes at the most is what he estimated. 15 minutes later, we were seated. I was happy considering how busy they were and the communication was great. We received heart shaped bread and water immediately and that was nice. They usually have breadsticks so I loved the touch of the shaped bread. The staff took a little while to get our food order, my guess was it was to pace the kitchen and the wait staff. It was ok cause we had great company at the table. We got our order in and the server was great and apologized for the wait and we totally understood. My wife and I shared a meal. Two empanadas and their cheese lasagna. My friend got calamari to share and ribeye steak. His wife got the pasta with shrimp. The appetizers came out in a timely matter, hot and fresh. The empanadas are homemade (spinach cheese and capreses). The crust is the make it break for empanadas and it was good as usual. The main course meals came out and they already split our meal which was unexpected and great service. The steak looked scrumptious and the pasta looked well dressed. As for as our lasagna, the amount of sauce was well balanced, the flavor of the tomato cream sauce had a nice tang to it, it was not loose or too thick. The pasta was tender and the parm, ricotta, and mozzarella was cheese had the right amount of each and topped with shaved parm. I loved it and would get it again. I'm a pescatarian but when I saw my friend's ribeye, I just had to try a slice. And did I make the right choice. The meat was tender and was cooked to the right temp. The chimichurri was delicious and pairs well the steak. What's Valentine's Day without sweets! We ordered Tiramisu and Flan Con Dulce De Leche to share and they were solid choices. Both were good and very tasty. The sizes were perfect to share although I would have made room to eat both of hem to myself. The overall experience was great considering how busy it was. The staff were exceptionally friendly and kept that excitement of serving the customers knowing how busy the restaurant was. I highly recommend this place do far, the friends were have dined here with has come back multiple times. They would send my text messages with pics of them dining. I always respond, "did I miss the invite?"

I work as an attorney, with unpredictable hours and frequent travel that can make it difficult to…read morekeep healthy habits. About a year ago I made it a priority to focus on my health, and The Fresh Plan has been a huge part of changing my lifestyle for the better. I've lost 95 lbs over the last year and, at fifty, feel stronger, healthier and better than I ever have. Having healthy, satisfying meals ready to go gives me a good and "built-in" answer to the always hard question "what is there to eat?"--and always having that answer creates the consistency it was so hard to maintain before. The Fresh Plan meals are delicious, and having four weeks' worth of menus is a great balance between variety and familiarity. And having it all delivered to your door couldn't be more convenient, especially now.

Excellent food with a nice variety of meals. Just wish they had more than a 4 week rotation on…read moretheir meals. Prompt delivery

Great place for Mediterranean food with basic dining. You go in and order, then when your dinner is…read moreready, they bring you your food. In a strip mall, yet comfortable cushioned seating inside and plenty of it. You can get a choice of appetizers such as falafel balls, hummus, or loaded fries. Then they have a wide variety of mediterranean wraps or pita sandwiches - both meat and vegetarian. There are a few choices of salads - all made fresh. Finally, there are entrees of all types. I tried the veggie platter and got falafel, hummus, baba ghannouj, and salad along with pita bread. There's even a shawarma bowl. For drinks, there's a machine with all sorts of choices. The food was filling; in fact - we all had to take about 10-20% of our dinners home with us!

07/23/25 - It's not my first rodeo at Pita Pita Mediterranean Grill (PPMG). After an afternoon of…read moreshopping @ Woodfield Mall we were hungry. My wife suggested looking on Groupon. What I found was a $40 dollar value meal for $20. I've eaten at this Pita Lita Mediteranean Grill before & @ this Palatine location on multiple occasions..Pita Pita has multiple locations. Their food is very good both my wife & I ordered the mixed meat signature plate for $19 a piece. This dish comes w/a very good variety of meats like chicken & beef shawarma, grilled chicken, grilled beef & beef kifta along with/a Mediterranean salad, yellow rice & 4 - 1/2 pocket pitas perfect for making a pita sandwich. We took the 1/2 pita & put a variety of chicken, beef, salad & yellow rice & topped it w/tahini sauce & hot sauce. This made an excellent pita pocket sandwich. The mixed meat platter makes for an excellent meal w/generous sized portions & excellently seasoned meal. In fact we had left overs so I will have lunch tomorrow. The Groupon made a good meal even better because we were able to order 2 excellent meals for $20. PPMG has multiple locations all over Chicagoland. This one was in Palatine off of Dundee & 53. I've also eaten @ the Rolling Ghetto & Lombard locations. I see they also have locations in Des Plaines, Chicago (closer to me), Skokie, 200 W Randolph (no parking). Good solid Mediterranean food & made even better by Groupon

I've been to Sushi Plus Thai by Sensei three times now, and it's SO SO SO good! The staff is always…read morereally nice, friendly and accommodating. It's a smaller restaurant, but I actually like the cozy feel. It can get busy during prime dinner/rush hours, so that's something to keep in mind. The sushi is definitely a highlight for me, especially because you can customize your rolls however you want. My favorites are the Sweet Potato Tempura Roll, Mushroom Taco Sushi and my custom vegetarian roll with sweet potato tempura, asparagus tempura, jalapeño, mushroom, cream cheese and avocado. The Panang curry and Tom Yum soup were also really good, and the Thai iced tea is a must. The drunken noodles and Veggie Lover Roll weren't really my favorites, but everything else I tried was fire. And I have to mention the mango sticky rice because it is honestly the BEST I've ever had. Definitely save room for it! They also have Taco Tuesday with sushi specials and deals, so definitely check them out if you're in the area!

The ambience here couldn't be more confusing. One wall it's SoHo downtown the other it's a fine…read moreThai mural. The music in the restaurant sounds like the same album on repeat because they couldn't get a radio license. The service staff here were polite but didn't serve tea by the kettle and seemingly got irritated. The food quality was just okay. Most of the fish was rather fresh but some felt clearly off. The prices were not the most competitive. I wouldn't eat here if I were paying. Thank God this was a birthday meal from a friend. Not sure if it was the food here or if I got stomach flu some else how but I'll pass on this restaurants high prices and questionable tuna.